Lance Martinez of My Detroit Sports was on hand for an annual camp hosted by former Tigers players Lance Parrish (below) and recent Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Alan Trammell (right). Martinez provided these photos of the event, which took place at Detroit’s Wayne State University.

New York Yankees legend/current Miami Marlins minority owner Derek Jeter has made a lot of news the last few days, but not all for the best reasons. Over the weekend, Jeter and the Marlins shocked the baseball world when the team traded their best asset,

Tuesday, the Dodgers staved off elimination with a 3-1 victory in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Justin Verlander pitched well for the Astros, giving up two runs over six innings.

Sunday evening produced one of the greatest games in World Series history. The 5:17 slugfest involved a slew of unfathomable lead changes, largely influenced by a whopping seven combined homeruns. After overcoming two three-run deficits, the Astros eventually won 13-12, thanks to Alex Bregman’s game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th.

Wednesday night, the Indians host the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALDS. Cleveland took a commanding 2-0 series lead, after a 13-inning Game 2 victory. New York went on to claim both games at Yankee Stadium, forcing Wednesday’s winner-take-all contest.

Here is an original photo of Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor signing autographs, prior to a recent Indians vs. Tigers game at Comerica Park in Detroit. The shot is provided by Lance Martinez from My Detroit Sports.

Here is an original photo of Indians first baseman Carlos Santana signing autographs, prior to a recent road game against the Tigers. The shot was gathered by Lance Martinez of My Detroit Sports.

Santana, who is now in his eighth MLB season, originally came up as a catcher, but moved to first base, outfield and designated hitter, due to the emergence of Yan Gomes. Santana has put together a good career, with his best season coming in 2016, when he posted 34 homeruns and 87 RBI.

Above is iFolloSports.com original video of 1988 American League Cy Young Award winner and 1987 World Series MVP Frank Viola signing autographs. This event was organized by Crave Sports Company and held at Lake Monster Brewing, in St Paul, Minnesota. Viola was back in Minnesota for the Twins weekend-long 30th anniversary celebration of the club’s ’87 world championship team.

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